Installation of Rainwater Harvesting Systems at Mahakachchakody village in Vavuniya District

Project Areas

Mahakachchakody DS in Vavuniya District

Duration

26th May 2017 to 25th July 2017

Funded by

Initiatives in Development of Entrepreneur Approaches and Strategies (IDEAS)

Project Cost

IDEAS = LKR 364,500Total Project Cost = LKR 364,500

Overall Objective

This project proposes to establish 5 RWHS in households in Mahakachchakody DS area in Vavuniya District through raising awareness, demonstration and training.

Specific Objective

1. Awareness program for selected beneficiaries.
2. Ensure that 5 RWHS (8000L storage tanks) are constructed to the specifications stated in annex to required standards and on time.
3. Train households on Operations and Maintainance of RWHS

Five beneficiaries were selected by LRWHF from the Mahakachchkodiya community.

Ms M.Chandrawathi

Ms Awusadahamige Sumanawathi

Mr A.M.Wimalasiri

Mr S Priyantha Sirisena

Ms Ranjika Piya Chndrasekara

Activity 2: Ensure that 5 RWHS (8000L storage tanks) are constructed to the specifications stated in annex to required standards and on time

Five RWHS consisting of 8,000L Ferrocement tank, gutters, first flush system, filter and tap were constructed.

Activity 3: Train households on Operations and Maintainance of RWHS

An awareness on RWH and Operation and Maintenance of RWHS program was held at Mahakachchikodiya GN, Vavuniya District.

Constraints

Ms Wasantha Nilmini was selected initially but twas unable to provide unskilled labour support and install valance boards. Therefore, Ms. Ranjika Piya Chandrasekara was selected because she suffers from urine infections and they agreed to install valance board within a short timeframe.